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Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: PHIL-1301 (Section: 2E, CRN: 92837) Introduction to Philosophy |
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| Instructor | Julian Bruno | ||||||||
| brunoj@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6330 | ||||||||
| Office | Educational 1 - Room: 131 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | None |
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| Description | A study of major issues in philosophy and/or the work of major philosophical figures in philosophy. Topics in philosophy may include theories of reality, theories of knowledge, theories of value, and their practical applications. | ||||||||
| Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Reading Material will be various Handouts for this semester. |
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| Additional Materials/Resources | Various Handouts and or Electronic files sent to students. | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Making a Collage for your Philosophy Notebook Cover: Theme: The Personification of Wisdom as a Woman, Essay Assignment: The Personification of Wisdom as a Woman Plato’s Apology: The Divine Mission of Socrates. For centuries this writing has defined what the philosophical life is all about. Test over Apology Dialogue Glossary of Philosophical Terms - Initial words Writing Philosophical Papers Handout Glossary of Philosophical Terms - second round Logical Toolkit - Handout Readings of the Plato Dialogue - Alcibiades - An ideal work with which to begin the study of Platonic philosophy. Tests over this dialogue - Multiple Choice, True/False, Matching - Short Answers |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Making a Collage for your Philosophy Notebook Cover: Theme: The Personification of Wisdom as a Woman, Essay Assignment: The Personification of Wisdom as a Woman Plato’s Apology: The Divine Mission of Socrates. For centuries this writing has defined what the philosophical life is all about. Test over Apology Dialogue Glossary of Philosophical Terms - Initial words Writing Philosophical Papers Handout Glossary of Philosophical Terms - second round Logical Toolkit - Handout Readings of the Plato Dialogue - Alcibiades - An ideal work with which to begin the study of Platonic philosophy. Tests over this dialogue - Multiple Choice, True/False, Matching - Short Answers Essay - What Are You Listening To? Comparing a favorite song to Philosophical Teachings What is the Self? The Individual's Understanding of Himself. Multiple definitions of self, and Self- as a reflexive prefix for an array of many psychological terms. Charting the multi millennial Philosophical Battle; The Primacy of Theory vs. The Primacy of Data. Reading excerpts from Plato’s Meno dialogue, which charts the dialectic from the Rationalist’s view point that the soul is immortal and that from our birth we already possess all the theoretical knowledge, without relying upon receiving prior data. To Aristotle’s Primacy of Data view, taken from his De Anima or On the Soul and his Politics. Then centuries later when John Locke (Primacy of Data view) and Gottfried Leibniz (Primacy of Theory) continued the dualistic debate. What is the Logos? Why is it central to Philosophy? |
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| Final Exam Date | December 12, 2024 - 8:10 AM Through December 12, 2024 - 9:25 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | See above for Grading scale. | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Determination of Final grade is based on the sum total of all the assignments and tests combined, then divided by that number to get %. |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
Please allow 24-48 hours for a response when you contact me. I am usually faster than that, but it is best if you realize that I cannot always be available. And, you can expect less consistent email communication during the weekend. I will try my best to check my email during the weekend, but I may not always be. As far as getting back grades on your assignments – all submitted assignments will be graded and returned no later than two weeks after submission. This is an In Person Class, which in this case it means it will be just a little less technology driven, we won’t be using the Blackboard Learn program at least to start with, though you will be able to submit your writing assignments and other course work as attachments to my email. Some assignments will be turned in during the class. Students don’t fail this class because they can’t handle it intellectually. No, you can handle it. There’s a lot of material in here that “really makes you think,” but you don’t have to get everything in here in order to get an “A.” Most of the work you’ll be turning in is not you “getting the right answer” it is often instead “you giving me your opinion about this particular topic.” If you do the reading (and watching) of things, if you turn in all your papers with the appropriate guidelines fulfilled (page length, etc.) and if you participate in the Discussion Boards regularly (several times each week…), you will get an “A.” It’s really, really easy. It is time-consuming occasionally, yes, but NOT HARD. And that’s what I see when I see people failing. Here is how it happens. They start off big! – Yay, Philosophy! Now we’re cookin’ with gas! Wooo! – And they turn in the first two assignments. But after about 2-3 weeks, they just stop “showing up.” They only turn in every-other response, they login to the Discussion Boards only once, or not at all… and then quickly, they’ve got no points, and they fail. When you come to me later in the semester and ask if you can make up all that work you missed, the answer is going to be no. It’s not fair to the other students who do work on time. |
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| Attendance Policy | See the comment above. | ||||||||
| Additional Information |
There is very little that cannot be solved through a simple email exchange. Email if you have an issue, then wait for me to respond. But, again, there is no need to panic about anything in this course. We are all relaxed and groovy here. Just do the work and submit your assignments. If you experience problems, email me about them and wait for a response. |
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| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| Facility Policies | No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair. | ||||||||
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